Join Blain Snipstal of Earth-Bound Building for this presentation and Q and A on season extension infrastructure. We'll take a deep dive into some of the pros and cons of different types of hoop houses, plus the decision-making processes farmers face around these expensive investments. Earth-Bound Building is a worker-owned cooperative of skilled builders, crafts-people and farmers founded in 2014. Earth-Bound BUilding specializes in Timber Framing, Custom Woodworking and Agricultural Infrastructure. EBB has worked with over 100 farms in 8…

Join Future Harvest, Chesapeake Harvest, and the Million Acre Challenge for this webinar where we will delve into the why, what and how of food safety training for farm personnel, and best practices for cleaning and sanitizing food and equipment. We will virtually visit Whitelock Community Farm in Baltimore City where farm manager, Kimberly Raikes, and her crew will show and tell how they weave food safety into the daily routines on their urban farm, and the changes and upgrades…

This workshop is useful for established farmers & valuable for beginning farmers looking to make safe choices about water on their farms. Without water there would be no fresh produce. At the same time, human pathogens are easily spread through water use. Knowing how to assess and manage this vital resource is critical to reducing produce safety risks. In this module, we will talk about how to assess your water sources and systems for food safety - evaluating water quality,…

This workshop is useful for established farmers & valuable for beginning farmers looking to integrate livestock or interested in composting. Some of the most pressing questions in food safety involve what to do with all the poo?! It is hugely beneficial to your soil but you don’t want it in your salad. In this webinar we will virtually tour Filbert St Garden in Baltimore City, an urban community garden that is also home to beehives, poultry, goats and sheep, and…

Join Future Harvest and a panel of farmers and funders who will share tips and guidance on the grant writing process. Interested in obtaining funding? Curious about what options exist? Want to learn from experienced farmers and reviewers throughout the Chesapeake region? We'll begin with a presentation on the grant writing process, including some lists of resources and funding opportunities. Then, farmers and funders will participate in a moderated panel. We'll wrap up with an audience Q and A. Free,…

Join Future Harvest and several non-profit farmers (and managers) for a collective discussion about the unique challenges and benefits to farming as a 501c3. Are you a farm manager? Volunteer? Board member? How do you navigate running a successful farm while also fulfilling your organization's mission. This event is a facilitated open discussion. Depending on attendance numbers, we will either participate in one large group discussion or head into smaller moderated breakout rooms. Free, suggested $10 donation. REGISTER HERE

Wednesday 4/14 12:00 - 12:30 pm Pull up a chair and join us for a quick serving of soil health information. In this half-hour session, organic grain farmer, Matt Nielsen, will share his experience with managing a grain operation from a healthy-soils perspective. Matt owns and operates Tidewater Organics, LLC, a certified organic grain farm formed in 2017 and based in Centreville, MD. In addition to farming, he is also the Eastern Regional Sales Manager for Blue River Organic Seed…

Drop-in with us monthly, every first Thursday, for the networking and farmer-to-farmer connections you've been asking for. Bring your soil health questions and inspirations. These meetings are for farmers and those who support them. All production systems and all scales are welcome, and the agenda is intentionally unstructured to give you time to check-in with others. Whether you're asking questions, helping answer them, or just listening in, this is your time to get into the nitty gritty of soil health…

Together, we can continue our important work to advance agriculture and learn from one another. We've seen the members of our Mid-Atlantic foodshed come together to learn online in new and exciting ways - with enthusiasm, collaboration, and a willingness to share expertise - and are thrilled to invite YOU to this energizing virtual conference space. Since 1999, Future Harvest has gathered regional and national experts in agriculture for our annual winter conference where farmers come together for in-depth sessions, networking, business…